"I am excited to participate again in this years program which recognizes the achievements of companies who play a role in moving regulatory technology solutions forward. The financial sector is a key sector in Canada, especially in the Toronto area, and ensuring that support for this sector is available as it relates to regulatory oversight and compliance is key to ensuring that Canada continues as a world-class country in providing financial services."

"In today’s rapidly changing environment with new innovations being spawned daily, it is often a struggle for the regulatory regime to keep pace.  This has the effect of not only stifling these innovations it can also hamper and impact the lives of the people that the technology is intending to serve or hurting the individuals or businesses the regulations are intending to protect.   Hence, the need technology solutions that enhance current regulatory frameworks.

In addition to my experience in highly regulated environments, I also bring the lens of social equity and climate responsibility.  Therefore, I am honoured to be selected as one of the judges for this year's Canadian RegTech Awards.”

Yanny is a Manager of the Innovation in Finance team at the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) where she coordinates initiatives such as the ASC’s InnoFin Lab and InnoFin Hub, and work through the Canadian Securities Administrators’ Regulatory Sandbox. Prior to joining the ASC, she worked for founder-led fintech companies in New York and San Francisco in the areas of product management and project management. Yanny found her interest in the creative and strategic aspects of technology while working in capital markets across North America and Asia. She is a CFA charter holder and has a degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Toronto.

Alicia Roisman Ismach is a veteran in the technology industry, with a distinguished
career that includes leading the Israeli branch of one of the world's top accelerators, the Founder Institute, founding a number of technology companies, launching financial
systems at global scale, and shaping the future of fintechs in Atlantic Canada as the
founder of Atlantic Fintech.

"I am excited to be part of the judges’ panel for this year’s award.

The Regulatory framework for the financial sector is evolving rapidly and in need of innovative solution. RegTech awards showcases new and creative ideas that will benefit our exciting industry."

Suzanne Lasrado is the Vice-President of Member Services & Innovation at CIRO. She has had an illustrious career with the regulatory organization spanning almost two decades. She joined the Investment Dealers Association in the Financial & Operations Compliance group in 2005 and ascended through various managerial roles within FINOPS to become Director. In 2021, her responsibilities extended to the organization’s strategic function when she assumed the position of Director, Member Regulation & Strategy at IIROC, before moving on to her current role.

She previously worked at professional accounting firms including Deloitte where she obtained her CPA designation. Suzanne is also a registered Certified Public Accountant with the State of Illinois in the USA, and has a Master of Management and
Professional Accounting degree from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.

Estelle is a Manager, FinTech Partnerships at TD Investments and Partnerships | External Ecosystems, responsible for leveraging fintechs and venture capital investment partners to harness knowledge on emerging trends, identify new opportunities for partnership, and support the acceleration of emerging business models through fintech.

Estelle is also involved in several non-profit organizations, as a board member, speaker and advisor - notably as Co-Founder and President of La French Tech Toronto, a not-for-profit part of La French Tech network, a movement and cluster launched in 2013 and backed by the French Government, with the mission to position France as a startup nation. La French Tech community comprises 20,000 startups and 28 unicorns, and is ranked in the top 10 innovation ecosystems in the world. 

Anna Matta has 15 years of experience in fundraising, strategic relationship building and business development with a focus on tech and innovation-focused projects and organizations. In her current role at Vector Institute, a globally recognized AI research institute based in Toronto, Anna develops and stewards relationships with major industry sponsors and supports their ambitions to accelerate the adoption of responsible AI across the enterprise. Anna is passionate about Vector’s mission to advance AI research to fuel economic growth in Canada and advance the well-being of all Canadians.

In the community, Anna is member of the Durham College AI Hub Technical Advisory Council, a board member at the Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre, and actively led one of the longest-standing grassroots communities for women in tech in the GTA, Girl Geeks Toronto, for a decade.

Anna holds a B.A. Political Science from the University of Toronto and an M.Sc Public Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

"It is important to recognize the critical role that regulatory technology plays in shaping the future of compliance and risk management. It is an exciting opportunity for me to be participating as a judge to champion the advancement of these transformative solutions. When we recognize and celebrate the best of RegTech, we not only acknowledge the hard work and innovation of the industry, but also encourage further growth and collaboration. Embracing and advancing regulatory technology is not just a necessity, but a strategic imperative to navigate the complexities of today's regulatory landscape. Together we can strengthen consumer protection, mitigate risks, foster operational efficiency, and ultimately deliver enhanced trust and value to clients."